Obi
[ˈoʊ.bi]Meaning
means "heart" in Igbo
Background Story
Obi is a common given name and surname of Igbo origin. Igbo is a tonal language, so the sense depends on pronunciation: as Óbì it can mean "heart", "chest", "desire" or "mind", while Òbí describes the central part of a homestead where guests were traditionally received. The form óbì is given as the root of the name.
Temperament
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